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Manuscript/Mixed Material Hans Peter Kraus Collection: Royal cedula to [Pedro Moya de Contreras], archbishop of Mexico

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Title

  • Hans Peter Kraus Collection: Royal cedula to [Pedro Moya de Contreras], archbishop of Mexico

Names

  • The King [Philip II of Spain]

Created / Published

  • Madrid, November 25, 1578

Headings

  • -  Latin America--History
  • -  New Spain--Politics and government
  • -  Catholic Church--Discipline
  • -  Manuscripts

Genre

  • Manuscripts

Notes

  • -  The King had been informed that when priests in the Indian towns lead a bad life, the archbishop normally makes an investigation. If the report is verified, the archbishop merely imposes a monetary fine and leaves the priest in the town or moves him to a better position. Because of this, the priests are not afraid and give bad examples to the Indians. If they were expelled from the towns and not given another, they would show greater care in living in an exemplary manner. The King charges the archbishop, as a matter pertaining to his office, that in future cases of this kind, he should do what is best for the service of God and the good of souls, punishing the offending priests in such a way that it shall be an example to others.

Medium

  • 1 leaf

Source Collection

  • Hans Peter Kraus collection of Spanish American documents, 1433-1877

Repository

  • Manuscript Division

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Online Format

  • pdf
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Chicago citation style:

The King Philip Ii Of Spain. Hans Peter Kraus Collection: Royal cedula to Pedro Moya de Contreras, archbishop of Mexico. Madrid, 1578. Manuscript/Mixed Material. https://www.loc.gov/item/mss31013-09200/.

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The King Philip Ii Of Spain. (1578) Hans Peter Kraus Collection: Royal cedula to Pedro Moya de Contreras, archbishop of Mexico. Madrid. [Manuscript/Mixed Material] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mss31013-09200/.

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The King Philip Ii Of Spain. Hans Peter Kraus Collection: Royal cedula to Pedro Moya de Contreras, archbishop of Mexico. Madrid, 1578. Manuscript/Mixed Material. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/mss31013-09200/>.